We love Country French style because it's such a cross between elegance, sophistication, and casual style. It's a mix of rustic with refined, and it works with many different styles. We'll describe the style today, give your some sources for inspiration, and suggest some specific pieces for your home.
The French Needle is HERE (https://www.frenchneedle.com/)
We covered The English Country Look HERE (https://www.decoratingtipsandtricks.com/460)
Check out Anita's blog CEDAR HILL FARMHOUSE for updated Country French inspiration HERE (https://cedarhillfarmhouse.com/)
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Resources:
Anita's book French Accents is HERE (https://amzn.to/39VMOqJ)
Charles Faudree's book, Charles Faudree the king of Country French, is HERE (https://amzn.to/3cZUgTG)
Another great French decorating book is La vie est belle: the elegance art of living in the French style HERE (https://amzn.to/3fTPFUX)
Christopher Knight set of 2 French chairs with light gray fabric HERE (https://amzn.to/2PD4n8f)
Outdoor French bistro chairs in navy and white HERE (https://amzn.to/3mttQgh)
Louis phillipe wall mirror HERE (https://go.shopyourlikes.com/pi/b8be456317b0d45dd0af89ffb21d827cb0ae8e58?afId=668766&afCreativeId=2994)
Round bread board HERE (https://amzn.to/3d0uVsX)
Authenic French Blue transferware plates HERE (https://www.etsy.com/listing/967635934/1920s-french-antique-transferware-plate?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=faience+plate&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1&cns=1)
Look for the brand SARREGUEMINES for gorgeous antique French dishes.
Gorgeous video of French Decor Style & Elements HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKxkF6DYrWs)
Louis 15th Trumeau mirror HERE (https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/mirrors/trumeau-mirrors/robins-egg-blue-gold-painted-french-louis-xv-trumeau-mirror-circa-1930)
Ornate Chandelier HERE (https://www.chairish.com/product/2901684/vintage-maria-theresa-crystal-chandelier)
Provence Style Decorating with French Country Flair book HERE (https://amzn.to/3uFY8zn)
Vintage French Style Homes & Gardens Inspired by a Love of France book HERE (https://amzn.to/3mvtVjk)
Check out the French Garden House HERE (https://www.frenchgardenhouse.com/)
An IG account we adore is Chateau Sonoma IG & shop HERE (https://www.instagram.com/chateausonoma/)
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Anita's crushing on this recipe for gluten free naan bread
GLUTEN FREE GARLIC NANN
2 ¼ t Active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (100 degrees)
¼ cup maple syrup
1 large egg, beaten
1 t salt
1 ¾ cassava flour
1 ¼ cup almond flour
1 cup arrowroot flour
1/3 cup minced garlic
Butter for garnish
½ c chopped cilantro for garnish
• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let sit in warm area (about 80 degrees) about 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in maple syrup, egg, salt, both flours, and arrowroot until a soft dough forms. Place dough in a bowl, cover and place in a warm place (on top of the referigerator works) for about an hour.
Using your hands, shape dough into a long rectangle and cut into 12 equal portions, duing with cassava flour as necessary.
• Lay one portion of dough o a sheet of parchment paper, sprinklw with a teaspoon of garlic, and cover with another sheet of parchment. Using a rolling pin, roll dough into an oval shape about ¼ inch thick. Place skiller over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. Remove top layer of parchment and, place your hand under